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JUNE 29, 1982
STUDY SESSION
The City Council net 1n session on this date at 1:311 p.m. in the Council
Chambers of City Han, Yakima, WashingtOn. Council members present were
Mayor Lynn Carmidhaei, Clarence Barnett, Lynn Budhanan, Shirley Doty,
W.K. "Pete" Moore and Jack Sparling. Council member Henry Beauchamp
present after 1:50 p.m.
1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
' Referring to the memo in the Council packet relating to trol-
ley repairs, Council member Moore stated he is opposed to
spending money for repairs bn the trolleys. Alayor Carmichael
commented that the V & C are exploring sane -foundation money
to repair the trolleys. City Manager Zais stated that this
will be a policy decision for the Council.
Council member Barnett stated he is an alternate to the Yakima
'Basin Joint Bbard. He stated he would like to resign from
this Board, as the meeting time conflicts with another met-
ing. He suggested that perhaps Frank Mabry, Water Superin-
tendent, could be appointed to serve as alternate to this
Board. Following discussion, it was MOVED by Moore to accept
Council member Barnett's resignation and appoint Frank Mabry
as the alternate; The Motion died"for lack Of a second. It
was the general consensus of the Council to continue this item
for one week to See if 'another Council member would like to
serve as alternate on this Board.
City Manager Zais reported that Don Horan, Director of Finance
& Budget has submitted his resignation.' Dian Horan addressed
the Council, thanking then and the City Manager for their help
and support.
Mayor Carmichael reported that there are several vacancies and
term expirations on the various boards and commissions, which
need to be filled.
Mayor Carmichael stated there will be a celebration on the 4th
of July at the Ahtanum Youth Park. (Council member Beauchamp
present after 1:50 p.m.)
Mayor Carmichael reported that this morning six of the Reserve
Officers 'from the Police Department received a state training
commission certificate. These officers were: Lt. Tracy
Richards, Sgt. Jim Swearngin, Lucius Forbes, Stu MaPhearson,
Dick Lilly and Sgt. Gary Hardiman.
2. FORMATION OF COUNCIL COMMITTEE TO SCREEN APPLICATIONS TO THE cam-
MUNITY DEVELOPMENT CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE (Continued from
6/8/82 meeting)
Following discussion, it was MOVED by Budhanan, seconded by Moore
to accept and appoint the three volunteers, Council members Beau-
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champ, Doty and Sparling, to be the Council committee to screen
applications for the Community Development Citizens Advisory Com-
mittee. It was the general consensus of the Council that Council
member Beauchamp would chair this committee.
It was the general consensus of the Council to discuss Item No. 3
out of sequence of the agenda and proceed with Item No. 4.
4. REPORT ON PROPOSED ADJUSTMENT IN MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION
City Manager Zais stated that this is a report that Council
member Sparling had requested during the Study Session of June
8, 1982. He recommended continuing at the present level of
compensation Council had previously authorized for management
in 1982. Council member Sparling stated he would like to see
the pay more in line with private industry, however, he under-
stands that it would not be good practice to bring manage-
ment's salary below that of the employees being supervised.
Following discussion, it was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by
Moore to acct the report and the recommendation of the City
Manager. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Mayor Carmidhael
commented that it was an outstanding report.
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5. EXECUTIVE SESSION
It was MOVED by Budhanan, seconded by Mbore to move into
Executive Session for the purpose of discussing collective
bargaining. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
3. PROPOSED JOINT CITY-COUNTY AIR TERMINAL OPERATIONS AGREEMENT
Larry Wittenberg, Assistant City Manager, reported there is a
minor change Which needs to be made on page two regarding the
transference of property to include the real assets. In
addition, he stated that it is proposed that we accede to the
AFSCNE Union's desire to have the existing two-year collective
bargaining agreement apply to the airport employees through
December, 1983. He commented that the County Commissioners
postponed their action on accepting this agreement until after
II/ this issue was brought before the City Council. He recom
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mended adoption of is resolution, with the amendments to the
contract, be handled during the regular business meeting.
Council member Buchanan stated he has two changes he would
like to suggest. On page one, regarding the name of the
aiLport, he suggested it remain Yakima Air Terminal, as it is
listed as such throughout the United States. Referring to
page, four regarding the officers of the Board, he suggested
that the titles be dhanged to chairman and vice-dhairman. He
stated that originally the Officers were to be named president
and vice-president, but it was changed during the revision to
the final draft. He stated that these Changes have been
cleared through the County Commissioners. It was MOVED by
Buchanan, seconded by Sperling to delete City-County from
references of Yakima City-County Air Terminal, resulting in
retaining "Yakima Air Terminal" in all references. Unan-
imously carried by voice vote. It was MOVED by Budhanan,
seconded by Barnett to list the officers as dhairman and
vice-chairman in references to the Officers of the Board.
Following discussion on the necessity for making this dhange,
the question was called for the vote on the motion. Carried
by 4-3 voice vote. Beauchamp, Carmichael and Doty voting nay.
It was MOVED by Budhanan, seconded by Moore to accept the two
suggested changes by staff on page two, "assets and all" and
on page eight, option number two. Unanimously carried by
voice vote. It was MOVED by Mbore, seconded by Budhanan that
Item No. 3, Proposed Joint City-County Airport Agreement", be
moved to 9-A on the business agenda, for consideration.
Council member Barnett stated he was interested in knowing the
amount of the City's existing liability on the General Obliga-
tion Bond. City Manager Zais stated it was his understanding
there was only one outstanding bond and it is due to be re-
tired in a few years. Following discussion regarding the bond
issues and the funding for the fire station, the question was
called for the vote on the motion. Unanimously carried by
voice vote.
BUSINESS MEETING
6. ROLL CALL
At 3:00 p.m, the Council members commenced the regular meet-
ing, Mayor Carmichael presiding, Council members Barnett,
Beaudhamp, Budhanan, Doty, Moore and Sperling and City Manager
Zais and Assistant City Attorney Vanek present on roll call.
7. INVOCATION
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Carmichael.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Carmichael referred to the items placed on the Consent
Agenda, questioning Whether there were any additions or dele-
tions from either Council members or citizens present. Coun-
cil member Doty requested that Item No. 12 be added, however,
Council member Barnett stated he has a question on that item.
Council member Moore requested that Item No. 20 be added,
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however, Council member Doty did not wish it to be added.
Council member Barnett requested that Item No. 15 be removed
from the Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus of the
Council that the deletion of Item No. 15, as requested, be
made. The Acting City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda
items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was
MOVED by Doty, seconded by Moore that the Consent Agenda, as
read, be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote.
(Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk (*) indicate
items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without
further discussion.,)
It was the general consensus of the Council to discuss Item
No. 11 out of sequence of the Agenda.
11. HEARING ON REZONE RBDUESTED BY ROBERT SCHULTZ (VA-ALTA OCIRP.) FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT EAST CHESTNUT ST. AND SOUTH NACRES AVE.
This being the time fixed for the hearing on the rezone re-
quest by Robert Schultz (Va-Alta Corp.), Tarry Wright, Plan-
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ning Manager, gave an overview of the rezone request. He
stated the request is to provide off-street parking for the
Chinodk Tower. He reported this was heard by the Planning
Commission and it was their recamenciation to the Council that
this be approved subject to certain conditions, which are
listed in the staff report. He stated the applicant has
agreed to these conditions, and the proposal is consistent
with the Urban Area Plan. Those citizens present speaking in
favor of the rezone were Glenn Rice, Mayer Corp., agent for
the proponents, Randy Mayer, representing the proponents, Gene
Mayer, Mayer Corp., Dick Clotfelter, Seattle, WA., and Randy
Elliott, representing Va -Alta Corp. Responding to Council
member Buchanan's concerns regarding the trees, Glenn Rice
stated that they won't be able to save any, except those in
the parking strip. He gave some history of this area, re-
ferring to a map of the City's former General Plan, commenting
that this area was designated as being the core support area.
He gave some information on the renovation of the Chinook
Tower as a professional office and retail building. He stated
there are 65 parking spaces for the Chinook and 45 additional
spaces in the basement for the owners of the businesses. He
further stated that 11 of those 65 spaces are dedicated to the
bank. He submitted 5 photographs (Exhibit P-I), showing
properties which the neighbors say have some historical value
and pointed out some of the renovations to them. He submitted
three photographs (Exhibit P-II) which show other parking lots
with similar plantings planned for this development, developed
on other property owned by Mayer Corp. He submitted 4 photo-
graphs (Exhibit P-III) showing other properties developed by
Mayer Corp. and Exhibit P-IV, 3 photographs showing the Naches
property. He stated they tried to reduce the fears of the
neighbors as far as access, timeliness and similar concerns.
He responded to Council's questions regarding the degree of
angle parking, the restriuLive and other available
parking. Randy Mayer stated he walked the area to obtain
information on available parking, which he listed. He stated
if they could get a site that was closer, they would. He
further reported that they had considered the parking garage
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at the Yakima Mall, however an agreement could not be final-
ized and there was question about access into the garage for
employees working evening hours. Responding to Council member
BeauChamp's question, Randy Mayer stated there are eight units
in the apartment house which All be removed, however, there
are three vacancies. Dick Clotfelter responded to the ques-
tion regarding leasing space at the Mall garage. He stated he
sat down with • Joe Morrier, owner, but could not agree on a
lease arrangement, because Mr. Morrier could not offer a
long-term lease agreement. Gene Mayer stated the City has to
plan its growth to the east or the %est. He contented that
financing has not been available on the east side for about 15
years for residential purposes. He spoke about the value,
marketing and financing of homes on the east side. Those
citizens present speaking in opposition of this rezone were
Kevin Kirkevold, spokesman for the group of citizens living on
Naches Avenue. He stated that the Urban Area Plan states that
the plan should take into consideration the feelings and
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desires of the residents. He referred to the Urban Area Plan
and spoke about the "need" criteria, which he stated has not
been demonstrated. He submitted 7 photographs (Exhibit 0-1),
Which Show the beauty of the Naches Avenue Parkway compared to
the parking lots pictured in Exhibit 0-II (2 photographs). He
reported he spoke with Joe Merrier this morning and was told
that he has 1200 stalls and at least 100 of than could be
leased by the Chinook Tower. He stated Mr. Merrier is willing
to commit on a year-by-year basis for these parking stalls.
He stated that apparently the conflict was in the amount of
rent to be charged. He distributed a copy of a map depicting
the Urban Area Plan area (EXhibit and stated that
Naches Avenue is of historical value. He stated that this is
a natural buffer zone between business and residential zones
and requested that Council reject this proposal. Other cit-
izens speaking in opposition to this rezone were Mrs. Lyle
11/ Warming, 508 E. Chestnut, Clifford Kent, 109 S. Naches Ave.,
John Hoke, 110 So. Naches Ave., and Debra Kent, agreeing with
Mr. Kirkevold's statements. Mrs. Ethel Dorflinger, Board of
Trustee member of the museum, gave some historical background
information about Naches Avenue. She stated she agrees that
Naches Avenue should be left as a residential district. Glenn
Rice stated that every attempt was made to mitigate the citi-
zen's concerns. He stated that the parkway area will not be
changed. Mr. Clotfelter spoke to the issue of the avail-
ability of parking at the Mall garage. Randy Elliott com-
mented that 3 of the 8 units are empty and if this rezone is
not approved, the apartment complex will be torn down anyway,
because it is not feasible to upgrade it. Mr. Kirkevold
stated that 5 members attended the hearing at the Planning
Commission on June 1st, of which three had attended the init
ial hearing. The public portion of the hearing was declared
closed. Mayor Carmichael asked the City Attorney about Coun-
cil's options. Assistant City Attorney Vanek informed the
Council about their two options; return this to the Planning
Commission for farther consideration or request that legis-
lation be prepared to approve the rezone. It was MOVED by
Barnett to remand this back to the Planning Commission to
reconsider whether there still remains a demonstrated need for
parking. The Motion died for lack of a second. Following
discussion, it was MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Beauchamp to
follow the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
approve the rezone and request staff to prepare the proper
legislation. Carried by 5-2 roll call vote. Barnett and Doty
voting nay. Council member Beauchamp stated the owner did
attempt to work out an agreement for parking in the Mall
garage and there are only 5 people directly effected, and
additional conditions on site screening can be required.
Council member Buchanan stated he agrees that a bare parking
lot would not be compatible with the area, and he would like
to see additional conditions placed on it to make it mere
attractive. Mayor Carmichael stated that we need to make sure
the parking lot is not just a bare asphalt area; however,
there is a need for off-street parking in the downtown area.
II/ Council member Doty stated her concern about the unwritten
boundary, Which Naches Avenue was providing between business
and residential and, further, the owners could have worked
harder to get parking in the Mall garage. Council member
Moore stated that other developments have been built behind
this unwritten boundary. He commented that they need the
parking for that facility. Council member Sperling stated
that the additional parking spaces are needed. Council
member Barnett stated he felt this should be remanded to the
Planning Commission to review the information about the park-
ing in the mall garage, which the Planning Commission did not
have at their meeting. He further stated that the conflicts
with the citizens have not been resolved. Council member
Buchanan commented he would like to ask the developer to work
with staff to design the parking area in such a way as to
enhance the number of trees in the area, and with more grass.
It was MOVED by Budhanan, seconded by Mbore to have the dev-
eloper-work with staff and resubmit a plan for the parking
lot. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
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9. CURRENT STUDY 'SESSION ITEMS
A. ITEM NO. 3
City Manager Zais stated he received additional infor-
mation regarding the bonded indebtedness, which effects a
clause in the agreement. Assistant City Manager Wittenberg
stated that there are two bond issues; a 1967 General Obliga-
tion Special Excise Tax Levy for $698,000, with a balance of
$235,000, due to mature in 1987; and a 1974 Councilmatic Bond
issue for $300,000, with a balance of $225,000, due to mature
in 1994, with a debt service of $25,000 annually. He stated
he has new language to amend the proposed agreement, which has
been - approved by County Commissioner Klarich, which reads,
"excepting a 1974 Airport Councilmatic General Obligation Bond
issue, with a current principal balance of $225,000 which is
funded from the Airport Capital Fund ", to be inserted follow-
ing "pre- existing debts" in the first paragraph on page 12.
It was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Beauchamp that this
state ent, as given by the Assistant City Manager, be added.
Unanimously carried by voice vote. Resolution No. D -4686,
having been read by title, it was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded
by Moore that the resolution be adopted. Unanimously carried
by roll call vote.
RESOLUTION "NO. D -4686, A RESOLUTION authorizing -- and directing
the City Manager and the Acting City Clerk of the City of
Yakima to execute a Joint Air Terminal Operations Agreement
with Yakitha County.
10. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
John Klingele, 1312 W. Walnut, encouraged the Council to
obtain information on SJR 143 concerning community redevelop -
ment financing.
12. REPORT REGALING FEMA AUDIT ON VOLCANO EMERGENCY COSTS
Don Horan, Director of Finance & Budget, stated that the City
should continue to be strong advocates of management salary
reimbursement in case of future disasters. Council member
Barnett questioned the Council's teens of office given in the
report and Mr. Horan stated he will correct any errors. It
was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Buchanan to accept the
report - and make the corrections regarding Council's terns of
office. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
13. REPORT FROM TRANSIT RE: BUS WASH FACILITY
Dan Newton, Transit Manager, was available to respond to
Council's questions. Council members questioned some of the
cost figures given in the report and discussed the various
options. Council requested information on other cities`main-
tenance expenses for this type of system. Following dis-
cussion, it was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Buchanan to con-
tinue - washing the buses with the frequency we do at the pre-
sent time and with the sane system, but in the meantime, staff
would look into the expenses of other operations. Unanimously
carried by voice vote.
14. REPORT ON PROPOSED REFUNDING OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION SPECIALIST
POSITION
Council members expressed their opinions regarding the feas-
ibility of maintaining this position. City Manager Zais indi-
cated that the work performed by this position would have to
be delegated to the various departments if this position is
not maintained. Assistant City Manager Wittenberg described
the functions of this position and the resultant impact on
staff if this position is not reinstated. Following delibera-
tion, it was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Doty to accept the
report and not fund the position. Carried by 4 -3 voice vote.
Barnett, Beauchamp and Carmichael voting nay.
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15. INVESTMENT REPORT THROUGH MAY, 1982
Don Horan, Director of Finance and Budget, responded to Coun-
cil member Barnett's question regarding the interest received
verses the projected interest for 1982 in the Equipment Rental
Revolving Fund. City Manager Zais commented that other funds
have borrowed fran the cash reserves in this fund, Which
should be repaid When the City has received payment fran FEMA.
It was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Budhanan that the Invest
ment Report through May, 1982, regarding the investments of
the City of Yakima, be accepted and approved. Unanimously
carried by voice vote.
16. Item unavailable this week.
*17. GRANTING OF PERMIT FOR THE RETAIL SALE OF FIREWORKS FOR 1982
II/ RESOLUTION NO. D-4687, A RESOLUTION granting a permit for the
retail sale of fireworks within the City of Yakima for 1982.
*18. REIMBURSABLE CONTRACT WITH THE WEST SIDE BAPTIST CHURCH
RESOLUTION NO. D-4688, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City
Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an
agreement with West Side Baptist Churdh for the partial reim-
bursement of construction cost for a sanitary sewer line.
*19 DISPOSITION OF DAMAGE CLAIM REGARDING DAMAGE RESULTING FROM SEWER
BACK UP
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RESOLUTION NO. D-4689, A RESOLUTION authorizing payment of
$70.99 to Katherine Mann in settlement of a claim for damages
filed with the City of Yakima.
20. ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING AND TRANSFERRING FUNDS FOR TOURIST PRO-
MOTION (Second Reading)
An Ordinance appropriating funds for tourist promotion having
been read by title only at the previous meeting, was brought
before the Council for a second reading. Ordinance No. 2622
having been read by title, it was MOVED by Beaudhamp, seconded
by Moore that this ordinance be passed.
Council member Barnett stated that the necessity of a reserve
fund for the Capitol Theatre and the Yakima Center should be a
policy issue discussed during the budget discussions for 1983.
Les McNary, Director of the Yakima Center, requested an amend-
ment be made to appropriate $1,000 for travel and $1,000 for
printing. City Manager Zais stated that a floor amendment to
the ordinance is not necessary to accommodate that dhange.
Mr. McNary gave information on the results of conferences and
promotional trips attended. The question was called for the
vote on the motion. Unanimously carried by roll call vote.
II/ m ORDINANCE NO. 2622, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1982 Budget for
the City of Yakima; and appropriating, transferring and re
appropriating money within and among various funds and ac-
counts, all as appropriations for the 1982 City of Yakima
Budget.
*21. ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING REVENUE SHARING ARTERIAL STREET FUNDS TO
THE GENERAL FUND (Second Reading)
An Ordinance appropriating Revenue Sharing arterial street
funds to the General Fund having been read by title only at
the previous meeting, was brought before the Council for a
second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 2623, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1982 Budget for
the City of Yakima and appropriating and transferring money
within and among various funds and accounts, all as appro-
priations for the 1982 City of Yakima Budget.
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22. OTHER BUSINESS
WASHINGTON POOL
Gordon Elliott, Parks Department, reported about a leak in
Washington Pool, resulting in a loss of about 100,000 gallons
of water a day when the pump is operating. He stated this is
the same problem with the inlet pipe that was experienced at
Franklin Pool. He estimated that with a staffing level of 4-6
people, the work could he performed in 7-10 days. Asked about
the cost of repairs, City Manager Zais Stated that approx-
imately $10,000 was expended in 1980 to make those same re-
pairs at Franklin Pool and it would be difficult to estimate
current costs, but he ventured it could cost $20,000. He com-
mented that these repairs would have to be made Whether the
City or the YMCA operated the pool. He stated this would be a
legitimate expense from the City's Contingency Fund, which has
a balance of $90,000. It was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by
Sparling to authorize the necessary repairs and funds be taken
from the Contingency Fund, as necessary. Carried by 5-1 voice
vote. Carmichael voting nay. Doty abstaining from voting.
INFORMATION ITEMS
Items of Information supplied to Council were: letter to Mr.
Robert Zike of Pacific Power & Light from Supervising Traffic
Engineer re Street Lights -- Energized Reduction and Turnoff.
6/17/82; memo from liaison - Community Programming Advisory
Committee re Committee MeMber's Resignation. 6/23/82; memo
from Director of Community & Economic Development re Fire
Master Plan Status Report. 6/16/82; letter to Les McNaty,
Manager of Yakima Center from Director of Community & Economic
Development re information on the Trolley Program. 6/24/82;
Press Release from The Yakima Valley Conference of Governments
for The Yakima County Public Transportation Feasibility Study,
June 26-30, 1982; 6/21/82; Article from Wall Street Journal re
"Voluntarism, So Far, Fails to Compensate for U.S. Budget
Cuts". 6/22/82; Notice of Intent of Cascade Airways, Inc. to
suspend service at Ephrata/Moses Lake and Wentachee, Wash-
ington. 6/14/82; monthly report from Yakima Air Terminal for
month of May, 1982; minutes of June 10, 1982 City of Yakima
Board of Appeals meeting; minutes from June 7, 1982 Yakima
District Board of Health meeting; minutes from June 7, 1982
Utility Rate Advisory Board meeting; letter to Dr. Dean Starr,
Superintendent, Yakima Schools from Cable 'Communications
Coordinator re Escapade. 6/23/82; and memo from Street &
Refuse Manager re City Land Parcel #13001 (Abandoned Landfill
Site). 6/24/82.
23. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further information to cane before the Council,
it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Beauchamp that this meeting
be adjourned at the hour of 6:45 p.m.
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